Need advice from hiring managers

Here is how I will look at this. Orientation gives both you and your employer the opportunity to "try each other on" and see if it fits. It doesn't always fit for one reason or another. You give some valid reasons for leaving, and though it may have been a difficult conversaton, it probably would've been crucial to speak to your manager or whomever guides your orientation about your concerns. The biggest brightest mirror to any unit are the newbies. They really see what is going on...fresh eyes and ears. I always have long conversations with my new folks to pick their brains as to what they see, what they like, what can be improved. You may have done that, but if you hadn't it would have maybe been an alternative to leaving.

Personally, I would want you to tell me about the orientation. I don't know if you have to list it on your resume. I don't believe you do. I would want to know what happened, what you did, how you tried to rectify things etc. But, that is me.

Good luck to you

Good advice above. Can you expand on "unprofessional behavior" and in what way you felt the training was not structured well?

Thanks for the advice...first, I tried directly addressing the behavior with the person, who simply denied what I saw with my own eyes. I addressed this behavior with the educator, who said that she'd received a lot of complaints about the same individual and wanted me to put this along with my other observations on paper, which I did. Finally, I addressed my concerns about the unprofessional behavior on the unit with my manager, who basically stated "nurses eat their young" - I mean she literally used the phrase. I requested an immediate transfer within OB, as I felt this was not a good fit for me, and she did not allow it, stating I would have to apply for the open positions and see if I get one based on seniority. I wasn't willing to wait, so I resigned. I don't want to state exactly what the unprofessional behavior was, as I want to maintain the anonymity, but basically it was childish behavior. I am a professional and maintain a positive attitude. I was not the only one who was aware of the problems on the unit. Based on stories I've read and heard, there have been nurses who were treated much worse than I was, but I wasn't willing to tolerate it, especially when it looked like there was no end in sight regarding any changes from management. I'm just so frustrated- I am a second career nurse- I was in social work prior to this- why do we treat fellow professionals like we are in high school? I really wish I could give specific examples but the nursing community isn't that big, as the above poster mentioned! Thanks for the advice- esp babyktchr- you seem like an excellent manager- wish I could come work for you! I will mention my experience without bashing the unit- I just don't want it to hurt me, having left so soon. I will just focus on what I learned and explain how it wasn't a good fit. I'm so disheartened thanks for listening.

Its a shame that your manager reacted in that way. While the "nurses eat their young" addage is true, it is not the right thing to do. You leaving because it was not a bad fit is not a bad thing. It happens and good for you for realizing it and making the changes you needed. You certainly addressed the situation, and tried to bring attentiion to something that is important. Can't fault you at all for that, and I would applaud you for that matter, and consider that a plus if you were sitting in front of me.

Thank you for your gracious compliment. In my world (in my own hospital, with my own rules) I would hire many of you here and have the greatest unit EVER.

Don't get disheartened. You will find your space. Use this as your springboard. You have some basics, just use them to your advantage and don't make them a disadvantage. Be a rockstar!!!

Thanks again for your advice. I wanted to update you- I have an L&D interview next week! I did list the job on the app, and explained the situation on the phone and she still wanted to interview me so fingers crossed! :)